An Act establishing a commission to study housing affordability and density reform
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a commission to investigate and study housing affordability and density reform in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and is intended to examine potential solutions to address the challenges of housing costs and development patterns across the state. The goal is to gather data and recommendations for improving housing access and promoting more efficient land use.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to study housing affordability and density reform.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission is tasked with conducting an investigation and study.
- The study will focus on identifying challenges and potential solutions.
- The commission’s findings and recommendations will be presented to the legislature.
- The commission will hold a hearing on September 17, 2025.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Renters
- Developers
- Massachusetts residents
- Housing advocates
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a new commission to address housing issues.
- The commission’s recommendations could lead to changes in housing policy and regulations.
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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